Prevalence and determinants of pre-lacteal feeding in South Sudan: a community-based survey.
Justin Bruno TongunMohamedi Boy SebitGrace NdeeziDavid MukunyaTylleskar ThorkildJames Kashugyera TumwinePublished in: Global health action (2019)
The prevalence of PLF in South Sudan is high. Predictors of PLF included lack of breastfeeding counselling and discarding of colostrum. Infant feeding counselling should be given to all pregnant women in the health facilities and communities. The counselling should emphasize the health benefits of colostrum and discourage the practice of discarding it.